Marshall DSL20HR settings
The Red settings for Marshall DSL20HR
Chevelle · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chevelle "The Red" riff tone on a Marshall DSL20HR, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG131DX · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL20HR knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Power output
- 1
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to capture the aggressive character.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb for added depth and spaciousness.
- Experiment with the tone shift feature to find the right mid-range scoop for your sound.
The original rig
What Chevelle used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20HR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jim Root Stratocaster
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Red adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chevelle's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL20HR settings for The Red?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for The Red?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Chevelle use on The Red?
Guitar: Fender Jim Root Stratocaster. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG131DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Red on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL20HR
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Like a Stone · Audioslave
- Shine · Collective Soul
- Real Gone · Sheryl Crow
- November Rain · Guns N' Roses
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.